The Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dinesh Gundurao, has announced a ban on red cotton candies that use dangerous chemicals that result in artificial colors. Similarly, vigilance will be maintained on the preparation of Gobi Manchurian. Speaking at a press conference at Vikasasoudha today, he noted that the quality of Gobi Manchurian and cotton candies sold throughout the state has degraded due to the addition of artificial colors, adversely affecting public health. Samples of cotton candies and Gobi Manchurian have been collected across the state for examination. The chemicals Tartrazine, Sunset Yellow, Carmoisine, and Rhodamine-B have been found in food … Continue reading Karnataka Acts on Food Safety, Bans Artificial Colors in Popular Dishes like Gobi Manchurian and Cotton Candy